Witness appeal after dog dangerously out of control in WGC park

Dear Resident,

Police are appealing for witnesses after reports of a dog being dangerously out of control in Welwyn Garden City.

At around 1pm on Tuesday 8 July, a woman was out walking her dog in Sherrardspark Wood.

Her dog was reportedly attacked by another dog, described as a long-haired black Alsatian, that was off its lead. The woman also twisted her back during the incident.

The dog’s owner is described as a white woman, aged between 40 and 50, of slim build and approximately 5ft 3ins tall. She was said to have blonde shoulder-length hair in a ponytail and was wearing glasses.

Anyone with information is asked to email PC Callum Walford via Callum.Walford@herts.police.uk.

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting 41/63397/25.

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.